A Word a Week Photo Challenge: Undulate (wavy/ripple)

Undulate (wavy/ripple) makes me think of 1. The pahoehoe lava that dries in long rippling waves at Kilauea (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park) 2. The long, smooth ripples on the lake, caused by the wake of passing boats, becoming gentler as time passes and they reach the shore 3. The lap-lapping sound of waves on the […]

Matthew 4: 12-23 – commentary

I was inspired by this reading, which I was able to examine closely and take notes about, since I was the scripture reader today. Matthew 4 is about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Here’s the passage in its entirety: Matthew 4:12-23 12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He […]

Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition: Defined by dictionaryBoss: an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. I have a file that I call “unusual pics” because of unexpected or unusual combinations of things. I especially like the following: My son’s ashtray was sitting outside on the deck where he goes […]

One Trip EVERY Month Challenge: January

We took a trip this month to Burlington, WI and environs, a little over an hour’s drive from Chicago. Our reason for going was to attend a niece’s wedding, a niece who has always been very dear to me. Fortunately the weather cooperated – in the low 30s, although the wind chill made it seem […]

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning

Beginning: a New Year, a sunrise, a newborn’s first day of life, a new pet, the first day of a trip. All of these come to mind immediately when I think of “beginning.” I’ve taken many pictures of sunsets, but few of sunrises. I got lucky on Dec. 18, 2013: I was on my way […]